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Last Updated:
Friday, 17 December 2004, 06:24 GMT
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In pictures: The Sage Gateshead
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The Sage is the latest in a series of developments that have transformed the Gateshead and Newcastle quaysides.
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A 100-metre long ribbon of coloured glass designed by Kate Maestri forms a walkway through The Sage.
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There are two performances spaces, one with seating for about 1,700 people and one for up to 400 seats.
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The Sage is the new home of the Northern Sinfonia. It is expected to host more than 400 performances each year, featuring music of all kinds.
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Arup Acoustics have included a whole range of techniques including an adjustable ceiling and sound absorbing curtains
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Gateshead Council recognised the potential to transform the Gateshead Quays area in the 1990s. Photo: i2i photography
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